Commercial Plumbing Foreman

Core Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership
• Lead daily huddles; assign tasks, set expectations, and drive production
• Coach plumbers/apprentices; enforce professionalism, workmanship, and accountability
• Coordinate manpower needs with the PM (crew size, skill mix, approved OT)
• Technical Execution & Planning
• Execute commercial plumbing scopes (as applicable): domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, fixtures, carriers, roof drains, interceptors, equipment connections
• Read/interpret plans, specs, submittals, and manufacturer requirements
• Plan work 1–3 weeks ahead (phasing, inspections, sequencing, access, constraints)
• Coordinate with other trades and site supervision to keep work flowing
• Quality, Safety, and Jobsite Standards
• Own foreman-level QC: verify installs before inspections; protect finished work
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and mechanical rooms; enforce daily cleanup
• Enforce company and site safety requirements; stop work for unsafe conditions
• Materials, Tools, and Reporting
• Forecast and coordinate material needs; reduce waste and emergency runs
• Use tools/equipment safely; maintain jobsite readiness
• Provide daily updates on progress, manpower, constraints, and milestones
• Track time/task allocations accurately (job-cost codes / timesheets as applicable)

• 5+ years commercial plumbing experience; foreman/lead experience preferred
• Strong plan/spec reading and code-compliant installation capability
• Proven crew leadership, communication, and jobsite coordination skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Journeyman/Master license (where applicable) or equivalent competency
• Experience running multi-phase commercial projects (UG, rough-in, trim, final/punch)
• Mentoring/teaching mindset with apprentices